The fact that Linux dominates does not entail that other architectural approaches may be more suitable for the task. Variety is the spice of life and the “Linux

The fact that Linux dominates does not entail that other architectural approaches may be more suitable for the task. Variety is the spice of life and the “Linux monoculture” might not be such a great thing. BeOS/Haiku, Plan9/Inferno, OS400, and Fuchisa are all fascinating lineages that excel in their chosen domains.